Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,074 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Avon, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/01/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 1, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an ICU position at a short-term acute care hospital, requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience and proficiency with critical care skills including vent management and vasoactive drips.

Details

• Heavy Medical ICU unit with some surgical patients, primarily GI and carotid cases
• Serves a very active 24/7 Cath Lab, with post-cath and post-intervention patients admitting directly to the ICU
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Weekend availability required (schedule varies/flexible)
• Floating required within scope to AAU and Med/Surg units, as well as to affiliate hospitals nearby
• Charting system: Cerner (experience required)
• Scrub color: red top, black bottoms
• Free parking on site

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS required (AHA or RQI accepted); NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Nursing degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Proficiency in dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multi-system organ failure care, and pre/post cardiac cath/intervention
• Experience with IV insulin protocols, GI surgery patients, and chronic/acute renal failure
• Skills required: arterial line management, central line and PICC line care, blood product administration, continuous IV sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Respiratory skills required: BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilator management, HFNC, ABG interpretation, suctioning
• Infection prevention and isolation/PPE protocols required
• 2 supervisor references required for consideration
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must be willing to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Indiana residents are considered local and are not eligible for this position; candidates must reside outside of Indiana to qualify
• Former permanent or PRN employees of IU Health must have a 12-month gap before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health are required to take a consecutive break to reset eligibility: out-of-state residents require a 90-day break, in-state residents require a 180-day break
• Up to 5 days of RTO may be auto-approved

American Traveler Job ID #P-716237. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.